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Parade of Homes Spring 2026

February 20, 2026

The ultimate guide to the 2026 Spring Parade of Homes

Excited to visit the Parade of Homes in the spring of 2026? Here are the dates, times, locations and insights you can use as you move forward.

January 22, 2015

How to apply for a home mortgage loan

Here's the full process of what buyers and borrowers can expect as they apply for a mortgage in Minnesota and…

January 22, 2015

Then and now: How buying a home has changed in the digital age

Bye-bye, red tape! See how modern technology allows you to save time, money and paper as you buy a new…

January 22, 2015

Think you can’t afford to buy a home? Think again

See how low interest rates, new down payment options and rapidly rising rental costs are making homeownership a possibility for…

December 29, 2014

The top six trends for new construction and green home building in 2015

If you’re thinking of building a home this year or in the future, check out the top six building and…

December 19, 2014

Four unusual housing trends that came out of the market correction

The market correction delivered a bargain buyers’ market and then a growing sellers’ market. What is happening in Minnesota and…

December 19, 2014

What’s causing the boom in our local luxury market?

Here, we outline what is causing the boom in high-priced home sales and what both luxury buyers and sellers should…